Cantemus Choir
October 10, 2025
Welcome back singers! Mrs. Bartemes can’t wait to start making music and preparing for HYC’s 23rd season with all of you!
Weekly Schedule for Fall 2025 - Tuesdays: 5:45pm-7:45pm
AutumnSongs - Sun. Oct. 19
HYC’s first concert of the season is nearly here! This concert will celebrate American composers, styles and genres for all of our performing choirs. Tickets are required for friends and family, and are available on the website under “Tickets and Concerts” or to the side here.
When: Call Time 1:00p - go to Sanctuary - Concert 4:00p - doors open 3:30p
Where: Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA
Wearing: Informal Uniform (PURPLE HYC t-shirt, long jeans, and closed toe shoes)
Bring: Water bottle, binder (snacks will be provided, but singers may bring their own for dietary constraints)
**Please note, there will be DINNER served downstairs following the concert. This is a great way to socialize with other HYC families, eat delicious food, and support our TOUR FUND for the spring! Tickets are available when you purchase for the concert as space is limited.
Click on the image to BUY TICKETS now!
HYC Fall Fundraisers
Don’t forget to participate and spread the word for our current and upcoming fundraisers! These help support HYC’s general operations as well as special events like tours. Tuition doesn’t cover all our expenses, so spreading the word to friends, extended family, and co-workers helps lighten the financial load for everyone.
HundredX - ends Oct. 14 - HYC gets $1.60 for each completed survey. It costs you NOTHING! Easy to text or email an invite to 10 friends for maximum impact. Click here to start submitting surveys.
Sherwood Forest Evergreens - orders due by Oct. 25 - Our annual Winter decor sale is back! HYC Selling Page HERE
Trivia Night - Nov. 15 - Designed for adults to create a team/table for a fun night out with snacks, trivia, competition and prizes. Parents, bring your friends and enjoy a fun night, with child care provided onsite during the event! Click here to purchase tickets
Italy Tour 2026 - Any confirmed travelers - PASSPORTS
If your singer does not currently have a US PASSPORT please be sure to start the process for application NOW. Passports should be in your possession 6-months prior to travel (aka December 2025) so don’t wait! First time, mionr children must apply in person, and often need an appointment. Please review travel guidelines and passport processing online and get it done as soon as you can.
Upcoming Events:
Sun. Oct. 19 - Call time 12:45pm - Concert 4:00pm - Autumn Songs
Nov. 7 - 5:40pm Call Time, Perform 6:20pm - Iowa Wolves National Anthem - (optional performance, signups are now closed)
Sat. Dec. 6 - 2 CONCERT DAY, details will be communicated, and drivers will be needed!
Harmony Central Chorus- 2:00pm concert (approx 12:30-3:30pm)
Christkindlmarket - 5:00pm performance (approx. 4:00-5:30pm)
Sun. Dec. 14 - time approx. 12:45pm-5:30pm - Winter Songs
Wed. Dec. 17 - time approx. 4:30pm-7:30pm - Hoyt Sherman Holiday Open House